Practice - Thermal Characterization
Practice Questions
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What unit is used to measure thermal conductivity?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure heat flow.
What is the primary application of the Seebeck coefficient?
💡 Hint: Consider thermoelectric devices.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the ZT figure of merit measure?
💡 Hint: It involves efficiency in thermoelectric applications.
True or False: The 3ω method is used for measuring thermal conductivity in bulk materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of materials used in this method.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the ZT figure of merit if a material has a Seebeck coefficient of 200 μV/K, electrical conductivity of 1.5 × 10^5 S/m, and thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/m·K.
💡 Hint: Ensure you square the Seebeck coefficient correctly when calculating.
Design a project that aims to improve the thermal conductivity of a semiconductor material, focusing on both the methods discussed in this section. Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how different methodologies can be integrated.
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